jbootstrap

If you are tired of constantly adjusting your CLASSPATH settings while developing a new application or library, the jbootstrap project may offer a solution. This software ensures that your Java application is booted without complicated CLASSPATH settings.

With jbootstrap, you no longer need to issue never-ending "export CLASSPATH/set CLASSPATH" statements in your shell executable that fires-up your application. Instead, simply gather all your JAR dependencies under one directory and run your application by specifying this directory. jbootstrap will pick up the JARs, create an appropriate classloader, and fire-up your application instantaneously.

Using jbootstrap is simple. All you need to do is enter the following command:

java -jar jbootstrap-x.y.z.jar -lib ./lib my.main.App arg1 arg2 ...

The latest release of jbootstrap includes some exciting new features, including a package name change from .bootstrap to .jbootstrap and a library that is now built by Maven. To use jbootstrap, all that's required is the Java Runtime Environment (JRE), which has been tested with JRE6 on Ubuntu 7.10.

Overall, jbootstrap is an excellent option for developers who want to streamline their work and focus on what really matters – creating great software.